Michael Osgood is a Vascular Surgeon in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Osgood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Hicks specializes in congenital aortic pathologies including aberrant subclavian arteries and aortic coarctation, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex lower extremity revascularization including lower extremity bypasses and stenting, and carotid endarterectomy. She is skilled in both open and endovascular surgery for the treatment of aortic and peripheral disease. She is also accomplished in clinical research with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters; her research interests include clinical outcomes in aneurysm repair and lower extremity revascularization, as well as high-value care in vascular surgery. A distinguished fellow of the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Hicks is the recipient of the Department of Surgery Rothman Early Career Development Award for Surgical Research and was selected as a Visiting Scholar to the American Board of Medical Specialties for 2018-2019. She is also an appointed member of a CMS Clinical Expert Subcommittee tasked with refining peripheral vascular disease cost measures for implementation in the Quality Payment Program. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hicks-b211b617/. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Dr. Bruce Perler completed his internship and residency in general surgery, and a clinical and research fellowship in vascular surgery, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Perler had edited several textbooks including Vascular Intervention: A Clinical Approach, Advances in Vascular Surgery, and Rutherfords Vascular Surgery. He is currently the Co-Editor of Rutherford's Textbook of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 9th edition. He has authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed medical journal articles and textbook chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of circulatory diseases. He serves on the Editorial Boards of several vascular surgical journals, and has most recently served as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Vascular Surgery, the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, and the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases. He has delivered more than 200 lectures at national and international symposia and postgraduate courses. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and is past president of the Eastern Vascular Society the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and the Chesapeake Vascular Society. He also is the immediate past president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the largest vascular surgical organization in the world with more than 5,400 members. In December 2015, he was named Associate Executive Director for Vascular Surgery of the American Board of Surgery (ABS). In this position, Dr. Perler oversees all ABS activities associated with vascular surgery assessment and board certification. He will continue to work at Johns Hopkins, both practicing vascular and endovascular surgery and in his departmental administrative position, while fulfilling this role at the ABS. “Dr. Perler’s vast experience in vascular surgery education will be a tremendous asset as we seek to continuously improve our certification and MOC processes for vascular surgeons,” said Dr. Frank R. Lewis, executive director of the American Board of Surgery at the time of the announcement. “We look forward to the contributions Dr. Perler will bring to the ABS.”. Dr. Perler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Clinton Protack is a Vascular Surgeon in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Protack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Arteriovenous Malformation, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Sean Gloth is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gloth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Dr. Andrew Weiss joined Cardiovascular Specialists in July 2016 following completion of his cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, where his training included nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. He completed his medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and residency at the Hospital of the University in Pennsylvania, also in Philadelphia. Originally from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Weiss and his wife and two daughters reside in Howard County. Dr. Weiss is a member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. He serves as a member of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Videos 2018 Best Consulting Physician—Andrew Weiss, M.D., Howard County General Hospital. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Dr. Marmor is a surgeon who specializes in the open and endovascular treatment of a wide range of vascular conditions. Her clinical interests include: minimally invasive treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, and dialysis access. Dr. Marmor employs a patient-centered approach to surgical care and appreciates closely following her patient’s progress during their treatments and beyond. She especially values the multidisciplinary nature of vascular surgery and appreciates collaborating with other surgical colleagues to perform cancer, spine, and reconstructive operations. Additionally, she has a keen interest in the treatment of vascular conditions among women, which are often under-appreciated. She was awarded a National Library of Medicine (NLM) training grant during her research fellowship and received a Masters in Clinical Research from the University of California San Diego. As a clinical informaticist, Dr. Marmor studies how health systems can use the electronic health record (EHR) to improve patient care, provider-patient communication, and providers’ experiences with electronic charting. Her work has been published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, Surgery, and Applied Clinical Informatics. As an assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, she also trains medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Marmor’s practice is based out of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Marmor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Eric Schwartz joined Cardiovascular Specialists in July 2012. In addition to training in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound, Dr. Schwartz is trained in the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. A Howard County native, Dr. Schwartz and his wife have two sons. In his spare time, he is an avid Peloton cyclist and enjoys strength training. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he currently serves as the Chairman, Department of Medicine, Chair of the Medical Staff Credentials Committee, Co-Chair of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center STEMI Committee, and Medical Director of the Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Lab. Dr. Shwartz is a member of the Electrophysiology Clinical Community of the JHHS. He is a past recipient of the HCGH Physician of the Year award, and two-time winner of the Johns Hopkins Innovations in Clinical Care Excellence Award. Videos Implantable Heart Monitor - Loop Recorder (Q&A) Implantable Devices for People with Heart Conditions (Q&A) 2018 Physician of the Year. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Daniel Kim joined Cardiovascular Specialists in 2018 following completion of his cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland. As a non-invasive cardiologist, he is trained in echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and vascular ultrasound. He and his wife, who is a pediatric pulmonologist specializing in sleep, have two children and reside in Howard County. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Keith Friedman joined the practice in 2003 following the completion of his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Friedman is also trained in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Born and raised in Baltimore, Dr. Friedman and his wife, who reside in Pikesville, have two sons and a daughter. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he currently serves as Section Chief of Cardiology and as Medical Director of the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, and Cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Jasmin Sahbaz joined Cardiovascular Specialists in July 2021 following completion of his cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, where his training included nuclear cardiology, echocardiogaphy and vascular ultrasound. He was the chief fellow during his last year of training. He completed his medical school training at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York and a residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Originally from Bosnia, and then the Ithaca, New York area, Dr. Sahbaz graduated from Cornell University. He resides in Howard County with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he is an avid cyclist and triathlete. Dr. Sahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

David Jackson is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

Imtiaz Chowdhry is a Cardiologist in Columbia,, Maryland. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Mohammed Gheba is a Vascular Surgeon in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gheba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. AlGhatrif joined Johns Hopkins as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2012 with a concurrent appointment at the Head of Human Cardiovascular Studies at the Laboroatory of Cardiovascular Science, National Institute on Aging. He holds academic interests in hypertension, arterial stiffness, arterial-ventricular coupling, and heart failure with preserved systolic function. AlGhatrif is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Aging and Health and a reviewer for a number of journals in the field of cardiovascular aging. He also is a member of the Society of Vascular Medicine, American College of Physicians, North American Artery Society and the American Heart Association. Dr. Alghatrif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome and Carotid Artery Disease.

Brajesh Lal is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

George Groman is a Cardiologist in Columbia,, Maryland. Dr. Groman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Factor 10 Deficiency, Factor 5 Deficiency, and Factor 12 Deficiency.

Dr. Abularrage specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, with a specific interest in minimally invasive techniques for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and aneurysm repair. His clinical interests include limb preservation, Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair, visceral stents and bypass, and carotid stents and carotid endarterectomy. Dr. Abularrage is an active researcher within the department and has published widely on outcomes research using large, national databases. Recently, Dr. Abularrage and his team have published their outcomes of patients treated in the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot & Wound Clinic, showing significantly lower amputation rates compared to national benchmarks. Dr. Abularrage is a distinguished fellow to the Society of the American Board of Surgery, and recipient of the Zehner Award and the R. Clement Darling, Jr. Award. He is nationally renowned for his work in Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb preservation. Dr. Abularrage is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

James Black is a Vascular Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Black is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

Michael Carlos is a Cardiologist in Laurel,, Maryland. Dr. Carlos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease.